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Is it okay to drink a lot of water during your period? or will it make me even more bloated?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

1. Yes & 2. No: Bloating that occurs prior to or during your period is related to fluid retention & slowed digestion. Drinking more water will help to flush your body and to decrease constipation. Both these actions reduce bloating.

Answered 6/19/2013

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